M62 J6 Tarbock Island

Layout and signage

Liverpool (S) & Airport
A5300
Huyton
A5080
Southport
Prescot & Docks
M57 Link
 


A5300
(M56)


A5080
    A5080


M57



  Prescot
M57 Link
Runcorn
(M56 Link)
A5300

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.
  • Then further along:
  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 continues, with option to exit.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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